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Malasakit Centers put up for public service, Go tells critics
September 13, 2018, 9:24 pm
MANILA – Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Thursday said Malasakit Centers were put up by the Office of the President to serve the public and not for publicity. This came after critics hit on Malasakit Center health cards given at the Philippine General… Read More
Int'l aid cluster activated as PH braces for ‘Ompong’
September 13, 2018, 9:08 pm
MANILA -- As the country braces for Typhoon Ompong, the government has activated the Philippine International Assistance Cluster (PIHAC), which is expected to make the call for humanitarian aid from foreign states and organizations. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Thursday said all… Read More
Airlines cancel Sept. 14-15 flights in northern Luzon
September 13, 2018, 9:05 pm
MANILA -- Local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced Thursday that they will cancel flights to and from northern Luzon scheduled on Sept. 14-15 due to Typhoon Ompong. Another carrier, AirSwift, will cancel flights between Manila and Basco, Batanes, scheduled on Sept.… Read More
Sotto to present ‘witness’ in alleged 2016 poll irregularities
September 13, 2018, 9:02 pm
MANILA – Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday agreed to present his “source” on the alleged irregularities in the 2016 national elections in the next hearing of the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Automated Election System (JCOC-AES). This after statements of the… Read More
DOT dissuades 'non-essential' travel to N. Luzon
September 13, 2018, 8:58 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) 2 (Cagayan Valley) on Thursday "strongly recommended" that non-essential travel be postponed starting September 14 as Typhoon Ompong inches closer to Philippine landmass. Typhoon Ompong is expected to traverse extreme northern Luzon on Saturday, but early… Read More
'Ompong' accelerates, Metro Manila now under TCWS 1
September 13, 2018, 8:39 pm
MANILA – Typhoon Ompong accelerated and slightly shifted its movement but continue to pose a threat to northern Luzon. In its 5 p.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “Ompong” was last spotted 575 km. east… Read More
DOH trains health care workers for Dengvaxia recipients
September 13, 2018, 8:23 pm
MANILA -- To better respond to the mental health and psychosocial needs of Dengvaxia recipients and their families in the region, the Department of Health (DOH) 4-A (Calabarzon) launched on Thursday a psychosocial intervention training for their health care providers in Quezon City. "This training… Read More
P1.1-B worth of cash, relief goods for 'Ompong' affected areas
September 13, 2018, 7:26 pm
MANILA -- With Typhoon Ompong threatening to hit a large part of the country, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director Ricardo Jalad said some PHP1.1 billion worth of cash and other relief items have been prepositioned in Regions 1 (Ilocos), 2 (Cagayan… Read More
DOTr to delist PUJ operators, drivers misusing fuel voucher
September 13, 2018, 7:22 pm
MANILA -- Public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators and drivers who would misuse the Pantawid Pasada fuel voucher cards will be removed from the list of beneficiaries of the subsidy program, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday. “The Pantawid Pasada cards must only be used for fuel… Read More
2.8K passengers stranded in ports due to ‘Ompong’
September 13, 2018, 7:12 pm
MANILA -- Sea travel has been suspended in various parts of the country Thursday due to the anticipated onslaught of Typhoon Ompong. In an advisory, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said a total of 2,828 passengers, 188 rolling cargoes, 10 vessels, and four motor bancas were stranded at the ports… Read More
Busted gov't employee in Zambo town not from DILG: Año
September 13, 2018, 6:56 pm
MANILA -- The government employee who was recently busted in an anti-drug operation in the municipality of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte is not an employee of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), its Officer-In-Charge Secretary Eduardo Año said. Año said the arrested… Read More
NFA prepositions rice stocks in areas to be hit by 'Ompong'
September 13, 2018, 6:49 pm
MANILA -- The National Food Authority (NFA) said Thursday it has prepositioned food security stocks in areas along the track of Typhoon Ompong, which was projected to hit the northern part of the country on Friday. Earlier, NFA Administrator Jason Aquino, instructed NFA offices in Regions 1, 2, 3… Read More
House pushes for accessible tourism
September 13, 2018, 5:56 pm
MANILA -- A measure seeking to give road access to all tourism sites in the country has hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives. The Lower House passed on Tuesday via voice vote House Bill No. 8143, or the "Tourism Sites Accessibility Act". The bill mandates the Department of Public… Read More
Preemptive evacuation begins in areas along 'Ompong's' path
September 13, 2018, 5:26 pm
MANILA -- Preemptive evacuation in regions that will be heavily affected by Typhoon "Ompong" has begun, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Edgar Posadas said Thursday. These are the Cordillera, Central Luzon, Cagayan Valley and Ilocos regions, Posadas… Read More
QCPD orders probe on P40.8-M 'shabu' in drainage
September 13, 2018, 5:01 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has ordered a probe on the discovery of six kilograms of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) unearthed from a drainage project in Barangay North Fairview on Thursday. In a report to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), QCPD director… Read More
Taguig City steps up preparations as 'Ompong' intensifies
September 13, 2018, 5:00 pm
MANILA -- The Taguig City government has stepped up preparations as Typhoon "Ompong" entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday. ER Palima, officer-in-charge of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said boats, trucks and other rescue vehicles have already been… Read More
Transfer of registration for overseas voters ends Sept. 15
September 13, 2018, 4:52 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded overseas absentee voters (OAV) that the last day to request for transfer of registration records is on September 15. According to Comelec Resolution No. 10217, those who are looking to transfer registration only have until Saturday to file… Read More
PRRD completely trusts military: Lorenzana
September 13, 2018, 4:41 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte's challenge to military personnel to oust him shows his complete trust and confidence to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday. "Ang tingin ko sa kanya (What I think of him is that) he’s very comfortable… Read More
Makati court defers arrest warrant, HDO vs. Trillanes
September 13, 2018, 4:28 pm
MANILA -- The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 148 has deferred the issuance of a warrant of arrest and hold departure order (HDO) against Senator Antonio Trillanes lV. The court handles the coup d'état case against Trillanes, whose amnesty was voided by President Rodrigo Duterte.… Read More
Prelate lauds bill declaring Manaoag Basilica pilgrimage site
September 13, 2018, 3:57 pm
MANILA -- The Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan on Thursday lauded the approval on second reading by the House of Representatives a bill declaring the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag a pilgrimage site and tourist destination. “It is a recognition of the firm faith in God and deep… Read More
